You are all geared up and ready, your family?

No idea if this has been posted on, searched a few pages back and did not find anything.

We are all into the lastest and greatest gear and try to be ready for anything Murphy can throw at us. What about your family? Are they ready if something happens? Power goes out? Water? Local disaster? Crime? Weather?

Sit down with them and go over some common sense preparedness. Make a plan, and base it on 48-72 hours.

Shelter/safety, Water, Food, and then Comfort. Rule of 3's: 3 hours without shelter, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food.

the FEMA site(Ready.gov) has good info, as do most states, and preparedness sites on the net. I am not going to get into bug out bags and all the different topics. Do not buy pre-made kits, you can build them with better needed items and less filler crap for the same price.

From my experience, LEO's families are usually the most prepared. But it is very important to be prepared. I live in the middle of the desert, so no matter where you go, extra water is important.

"Law enforcement officers are never 'off duty.' They are dedicated public servants who are sworn to protect public safety at any time and place that the peace is threatened. They need all the help that they can get."
- Barbara Boxer

"My heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place - police, firefighters and members of our armed forces."
- Sidney

From my experience, LEO's families are usually the most prepared. But it is very important to be prepared. I live in the middle of the desert, so no matter where you go, extra water is important.

I remember keeping 3 gallons of water in my trunk or the back of my SUV at all times while living there. Fun times for sure. I really do miss living in AZ. Ah, but vacation time is coming soon!

Yep, gotta be safe, never know what can happen down here. Yea come visit i think the state needs some bright minds

"Law enforcement officers are never 'off duty.' They are dedicated public servants who are sworn to protect public safety at any time and place that the peace is threatened. They need all the help that they can get."
- Barbara Boxer

"My heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place - police, firefighters and members of our armed forces."
- Sidney